Map & Compass + Enduro & Roadbooks

The tabletop section of this class will provide understanding of a variety of maps, map scales, and their common elements; topographic map symbology and interpretation; compass elements and how to use a compass with a map; coordinate systems (latitude/longitude, UTM, grids, indices), coordinate conversions, and calculating distance and speed; how to use a course plotter; how to make a reference scale; how to interpret and use a roadbook for an enduro; and introduction to a few digital maps and tools.

The field exercise is an enduro to a location approximately 45 minutes from the classroom, followed by field compass use (on site map interpretation, taking a bearing/azimuth for overland navigation, bi/triangulation to locate yourself on a map).

Students will leave the class knowing how to read and interpret a map, use a compass for navigation, and how to run an enduro using a roadbook.